- High Tech High reported a higher students per counselor than High Tech High Media Arts (504:1 vs. 383:1).
- High Tech High reported a higher chronically absent students than High Tech High Media Arts (177 vs. 116).
- High Tech High reported a higher graduating cohort than High Tech High Media Arts (131 vs. 101).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
High Tech High reported a higher chronically absent students than High Tech High Media Arts (177 vs. 116).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
High Tech High reported a higher graduating cohort than High Tech High Media Arts (131 vs. 101).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
High Tech High reported a higher sat/act participation than High Tech High Media Arts (12 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
High Tech High reported a higher violent incidents than High Tech High Media Arts (9 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
High Tech High reported a higher students per counselor than High Tech High Media Arts (504:1 vs. 383:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
High Tech High Media Arts
$14,560.41
High Tech High
$15,059.5
Local revenue share
High Tech High Media Arts
60.5%
High Tech High
64.5%
State revenue share
High Tech High Media Arts
31.8%
High Tech High
30.4%
Federal revenue share
High Tech High Media Arts
7.7%
High Tech High
5.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
High Tech High Media Arts
29.8%
High Tech High
34%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
San Diego County
$102,285
San Diego County
$102,285
Poverty rate
San Diego County
10.4%
San Diego County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Diego County
42.1%
San Diego County
42.1%
Unemployment rate
San Diego County
4.3%
San Diego County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.